Nonprofit · EIN 94-2952782
BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $35,345,294 | $35,830,187 | -$484,893 | $94,397,293 | $5,033,723 | $89,363,570 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $28,607,930
- Program service revenue
- $2,453,441
- Investment income
- $520,456
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$29,273
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,924,072
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $317,385
- Other revenue
- $3,763,467
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,055,586
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $302,380
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,184,668
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,014,055
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,138
- Accounting fees
- $107,493
- Occupancy
- $1,460,151
- Depreciation
- $2,085,967
- Program services (functional)
- $32,687,826
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,415,053
- Fundraising (functional)
- $727,308
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $94,228,604
- Total assets, end of year
- $94,397,293
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,033,723
- Net assets, end of year
- $89,363,570
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $65,182,278
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,466,812
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $72,719,087
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $16,644,483
- Gross receipts
- $36,566,576
- Employees
- 652
- Volunteers
- 16,969
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA T BOUDREAUX | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,519 | $9,481 |
| Mei Ju Hsieh | Chairman Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Yueh Nu Chen | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Siew Bee Eng | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| PI-YU LIN | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Po-Wen Yen | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Simon Ming Shyong | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Tsung I Chang | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKSON CHEN | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Cheng Yu Huang | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Chang | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MING-SHAN KAO | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN D TSAO | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| YU-SHEN SU | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CHAO TANG | Vice President Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA SUN | CFO Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Hsuan Hua Liu | Secretary Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1100 S VALLEY CENTER AVE, SAN DIMAS, CA 91773-3728
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- DEBRA T BOUDREAUX, 1100 S VALLEY CENTER AVE, SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
- Signed the 990
- DEBRA T BOUDREAUX, CEO
- Phone
- (909) 447-7799
- Website
- www.tzuchi.us
- Return prepared by
- WEI WEI & CO LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2952782 or by the name BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TZU MEANS COMPASSION, CHI MEANS RELIEF; TO CARE WITH COMPASSION, TO GIVE WITH JOY! THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO EXECUTE CHARITABLE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES THROUGH EIGHT MAJOR PROGRAMS: CHARITABLE, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, HUMANITARIAN, INTERNATIONAL RELIEF, STEM CELL & MARROW DONOR REGISTRY, ENVIRONMENTRAL PROTECTION, AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO THE COMMUNITY IN NEED BOTH DOMESTIC AND ABROAD. BUDDHIST IN ACTION.
Program accomplishments
- Philanthropic and benevolent activities include participation in local community assistance through convalescent home visits, individual case relief, special education, youth outreach, prison outreach, meal distribution for the homeless, and book distribution.Medical services related activities include the conduct of medical research and studies for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and other medical conditions, the establishment of nonprofit clinics and laboratories, the promotion of public health awareness, and the maintenance of a bone marrow registry .Instructional activities include operating the "Tzu Chi Academy," a weekend and afterschool program that provides children's education in history, culture, language, moral principles, life, arts, and humanities; and delivering Dharma Master Cheng Yen's teachings by holding lectures, exhibitions, public meetings, classes, and conferences.Disaster relief activities include humanitarian aid and medical services provided nationally and internationally. The Foundation is constantly bringing relief and urgent assistance to survivors of natural and human-made disasters, including fires, floods, pandemic and earthquakes. The Foundation initiated relief efforts to motivate communities to work together to begin rebuilding, and help families get back on their feet while stimulating the local economy.Expenses $32,687,826 · grants $1,055,586 · revenue $3,813,292
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2952782
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $94,397,293
- Income (IRS master file)
- $36,566,576
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2023 | $35,345,294 | $35,830,187 | $94,397,293 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 94-2952782).
Questions about BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION is 94-2952782.
- Is BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
- Who is the principal officer of BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names DEBRA T BOUDREAUX.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,519 (DEBRA T BOUDREAUX, CEO).
- How much revenue does BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $35,345,294, expenses of $35,830,187 and total assets of $94,397,293 at year end.
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